Debate 2 – This House Would Prioritise NHS Patients With Healthy Lifestyles
Founded in 1948, the NHS is strained by waiting lists, staff shortages, and aging populations. This motion asks if lifestyle factors like smoking or diet should determine treatment priority. Advocates say finite resources demand it; critics warn it penalizes poverty and betrays universal care.
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